Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 United Republic of He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (602056) with the 34th Infantry Battalion

He was admitted to Queen Mary's Military Hospital at Whalley

An integral band near the throat retains a loop for the accommodation of hanger

He was subsequently commissioned as a Flight Lieutenant in 1942 and went overseas

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 United Republic of He signed his Attestation Paper(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. 1939 present issue. Of high quality manufacture, a rare and very impressive grand cross set of the Order constructed of Gold and real diamonds, the badge consisting of a finely enameled red four armed cross with opened Fleur de lis ends in 18kt Gold, with obverse centre featuring a hand made figure of Alfonso X the Wise in multi colored enamels,